Canoe Project - 8

And the stripping continues...  The long weekend proved to be very productive. Then, I had a very busy week and completed very little canoe work.  I had plans of working today, but college football and my lovely wife received the bulk of my attention.  One side is completed, and the ironically-named process of "closing the football" has begun.  Hopefully I can complete the stripping tomorrow and begin the arduous process of planing, sanding, filling, sanding, wetting and still more sanding next week.

24 Strips - Getting close to the top now

29 Strips and the stem has been covered.
Now the fun starts!

Starting to "Close the Football"

Football in progress!
Now to go watch my Auburn Tigers, WAR EAGLE!

Halfway There - That center line was (NOT) fun to cut by hand.

Finally Finishing the Football.
Note: each piece is beveled to the center line, by hand.

Just thought this one was cool!